Leilão Bidspirit | A Fatimid Smoky Crystal Knight

A Fatimid Smoky Crystal Knight Chess Piece, 11th Century or Later. A rare Islamic chess piece carved from translucent smoky rock crystal. The piece represents a horse, likely a knight, stylised with deep incised chevron patterns and curved geometric arches surrounding the base. The raised head and flared neck detail subtly distinguish the figure. H: Approximately 6cm Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished UAE collector.